Registered at the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Azerbaijan "Nakhchivan" University was established as a high educational institution in 1999. It is the only private educational institution outside Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan.

4 faculties, 10 chairs, and 6 departments operate in the university. Currently, 81 professors who are members of ANAS, doctors of science, professors, associate professors, are engaged in the education of about 1000 students. University conducts Bachelor's training in 14 specialties and Master's training in 4 specialties.